General Manager - 0596

Five Guys • Carlsbad, CA

18d • $25 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

The General Manager position at Five Guys involves overseeing restaurant operations with a focus on financial results, creating a positive work environment, and ensuring excellent customer service. The role requires a leader who is honest, energetic, motivational, and fun, setting high standards for themselves and their team. The company culture emphasizes humility, exceeding expectations, doing the right thing, and leading by example. Five Guys is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and values diversity.

Requirements

• 2+ years of leadership experience in the restaurant industry with responsibility for financial results.
• Honest, energetic, motivational, and fun personality.
• Ability to set high standards for self and team.
• Commitment to creating a great place to work.
• Fanatical about serving amazing food with a big smile.
• Willingness to remain humble and do any task, including dishes.
• Ability to exceed expectations and consistently give customers more than they asked for.
• Ability to always do the right thing, letting conscience and grit be the guide.
• Ability to lead by example.

Responsibilities

• Oversee restaurant operations with responsibility for financial results.
• Create a great place to work for the team.
• Ensure customers have a great experience by serving amazing food with a smile.
• Maintain high standards for oneself and the team.
• Participate in performance-based bonus rewards focused on food safety, financial success, and customer experience.
• Pitch in and contribute to a fun team environment.

Benefits

• Real work/life hours of operation (most locations open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm, no drive-thrus).
• Comprehensive and customizable benefits: medical, dental, vision, pet insurance, 401(K) with match, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Relief Fund.
• Family Bonding Leave for GMs and Assistant Managers (up to 12 weeks paid, immediate eligibility upon hire).
• Career growth opportunities with planned expansion.
• Real bonus plan in addition to base pay, focused on food safety, financial success, and customer experience.
• Eligibility for secret shop bonuses for team members working during those shifts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed